Photos: New flag program to alert community of air quality conditions

A new flag program at an area school will alert the community of daily air quality conditions. The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is launching the program to keep kids safe.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

The program was launched at the Environmental Charter School in Regent Square. When the air conditions change, the flags change.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

A green flag indicates satisfactory air quality that poses little or no risk to health. Yellow signals moderate health concern, and orange means unhealthy for sensitive groups, like children and people with asthma.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

A red flag announces unhealthy air for everyone. A purple flag means the quality of air is very unhealthy and everyone should avoid all outdoor activity.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Teachers said this could impact when they take the kids outdoors for class.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Students from the Environmental Charter School are the first in the area to take part in the program.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

By noticing the brightly-colored flags, teachers and coaches will know when to move the kids indoors.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

GASP hopes to reach out to more schools and get them involved. Anyone interested should contact the organization.

A new flag program at an area school will alert the community of daily air quality conditions. The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is launching the program to keep kids safe.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

The program was launched at the Environmental Charter School in Regent Square. When the air conditions change, the flags change.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

A green flag indicates satisfactory air quality that poses little or no risk to health. Yellow signals moderate health concern, and orange means unhealthy for sensitive groups, like children and people with asthma.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

A red flag announces unhealthy air for everyone. A purple flag means the quality of air is very unhealthy and everyone should avoid all outdoor activity.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Teachers said this could impact when they take the kids outdoors for class.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Students from the Environmental Charter School are the first in the area to take part in the program.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

By noticing the brightly-colored flags, teachers and coaches will know when to move the kids indoors.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

GASP hopes to reach out to more schools and get them involved. Anyone interested should contact the organization.

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Environmental Charter School

PHOTO: Amber Nicotra

Photos: New flag program to alert community of air quality conditions

Group Against Smog and Pollution launches program at Environmental Charter School